A group of sterling and plated table articles
Comprising: sterling: round bowl with reticulated border, International, #777, monogrammed J, diameter 9in.; King George teaspoon, Gorham, monogrammed LLR; Violet teaspoon, Wallace, engraved Marcella; Melrose teaspoon, Gorham, monogrammed MG; (9 oz. 14 dwts.); plated: Victorian hot water urn with bright cut decoration, height 15 1/4in.; shaped oval centerpiece bowl, length 9 1/2in.; teapot with gourd form finial, height 6 1/2in.; globular teapot with floriform finial, length 11in.; set: cream pitcher and covered sugar bowl, length of sugar bowl 8 1/4in.; waste bowl with gilt interior, height 4in.; shaped oval tea tray with bracket handles, length 30in.; and circular entree dish with cover.
Assd. Silver inc. Flatware, Russian Cup - 29 pcs: 1st group: Eight English sterling tablespoons, all London makers, dated 1841 to 1868, seven with engravings, monograms or decoration, 8" to 8 3/4" L. 2nd group: English Sterling flatware including set of 11 forks, fiddle tipt handles, maker's marks and hallmarks for Elizabeth Eaton, Sterling, London, 1846, engraved "BCY" underside of handle. 7" L. ; Mustard spoon, shell pattern handle, maker's marks and hallmarks for Henry & Henry John Lias, London, Sterling, 1856, Queen Victoria. 4 1/4" L; Mustard spoon, reverse fiddle tipt handle, engraved "LP" on handle, maker's marks and hallmarks for Daniel Pontifex, London, Sterling, 1794, King George III; Gravy ladle with engraved image of stag on handle, maker's marks and hallmarks for William R. Humpreys, Sheffield, Sterling, 1894. All Late 19th century. 3rd group: Group of American sterling flatware and accessories including Towle "King Richard" dinner fork, monogrammed, 7 1/4" L. ; Wallace "Roses" luncheon fork, monogrammed, 7" L. ; Reed and Barton salad fork, 6 3/4" L. ; Dominick and Haff casserole spoon, monogrammed, 9 1/4" L. ; Cigarette or card case, monogrammed "AS", 3" H x 4 1/4" W X 3/8" D; Sterling eyeglass case engraved "AMP" in cartouche with decorative floral motif on surface, "Mrs C. H. Parsons Springfield, Mass. " on back, includes glasses, case measures 1 7/8" H x 4 1/2" W x 1/4" D. Group also includes one Russian silver Jigger cup with assay marks for Viktor Savinkov, Moscow, engraved with images of houses in cartouches and decorative floral patterns, 1 3/4" H. Last quarter 19th century. 50. 975 oz troy combined weight of three groups. 29 items total. Provenance: Estate of James J. Allen, Knoxville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www. caseantiques. com) Condition 1st group: Dents in bowls of some spoons and few bowls slightly misshapen. 2nd group: Overall excellent condition. Minor wear to be expected from age. 3rd group: Gilt wash faded on bowl of casserole spoon. Slight scratches on surface of case. Scratches inside and on back of eyeglass case and back hinge damaged, case does not close. Cracks on glass of eyeglasses.
Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube (Swedish, 1927-2004) for Georg JensenSilver 'Dew Drop' necklace, with silver and crystal pendant, both stamped 'Torun', 925s Denmark, G. J. Ltd., London import marks, the pendant stamped 311, the necklace 410.Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube was one of the pre-eminent Scandinavian jewellery designers of her generation. Torun designed 'anti-status jewellery' out of twisted silver with crystals and stones to be worn, rather than 'locked up' by husbands in bank safes.In 1960 she was awarded a gold medal at the Milan Triennial and also won the American Lunning Prize for design. In 1992 she was awarded the Prince Eugen medal by King Carl XVI of Sweden for outstanding artistic achievement.Many celebrities wore her jewellery in the 1950s and 1960s including Billie Holiday, Ingrid Bergman and Brigitte Bardot and customers included Pablo Picasso and Duke Ellington.
PAIR OF GEORGE III ARMORIAL SILVER GRAVY LADLES, TWO ENGLISH SILVER LADLES AND TWO AMERICAN LADLES The pair George Smith, London, 1780, with shell bowls and beaded handles; one old English, WE, London, 1807; one J. McKay, Edinburgh, 1845 in Kings pattern; and M.W. Galt and Bros, in Fiddle and Thread pattern; and J. R. Thaxtor. 6 to 7 1/4 in., 10.14 oz. Property from the Estate of Charlton M. Theus, Jr. Estimate $ 300-400
A matched part suite of George IV and later silver Queen's pattern cutlery comprising ninety seven items including twelve dessert table and teaspoons various dates and makers weighable silver 98.5 oz. Estimate ?2 000-3 000 Soup ladle and basting spoon- William M. Traies London 1829. 12 tablespoons- 5 x T. Cox Savory London 1828. 3 x Adey Bellamy Savory London 1828. 3 x William M. Traies London 1829. 12 dessert spoons- 9 x William M. Traies London 1829. 3 x Adey Bellamy Savory London 1829. 12 teaspoons- 6 x William M. Traies London 1829. 4 x Charles Boyton London 1829. 1 x Charles Boyton London 1828. 1 x William Johnson London 1823. Pair of sauce ladles- William M. Traies London 1829. 6 table knives- 3 x AAron Hadfield Sheffield circa 1826. 1 x George Adams London 1842. 1 x C.J. Vander Ltd London 1976. 1 x King's pattern George Howson London 1918? 12 silver fish forks- Blades John Gammage Birmingham 1862 handles earlier. 11 silver fish knives- 8 x John Gammage Birmingham 1864 blades only handles earlier. 3 x John Gammage Birmingham 1862 blades only handles earlier. 12 silver dessert forks- Martin Hall & Co Sheffield 1855. 12 silver dessert knives- Handles Martin Hall & Co blades stamped with duty mark and lion en passant only. Silver handled carving knife and fork- AAron Hadfield Sheffield 1827 fok tines later replaced. Silver handled butter knife and cheese knife- Harrison Brothers Sheffield 1976. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?2 000
A George IV Scottish silver kings pattern caddy spoon, J MacKay, Edinburgh 1828, with scallop shell bowl, crest and contemporary monogram.
5 English George III Silver Forks: Northern Europe, England, ca. 1760 to 1820 CE. A lovely set of 5 sterling silver Old English pattern dinner or table forks, each with 4 prongs and a flared stem. Two forks display a lovely letter "M" in Gothic script, which is likely stands for the surname of the family who owned them. All bear several hallmarks, 2 marks of which include a lion and a crowned jaguar, indicating that they are of sterling silver quality and made in London under King George III. Four forks show a right-facing figure in profile, which means they were made under the rule of King George III. One fork also has a maker's mark of "WS, " while another has a maker's mark of "WF, " and a third has one of "W. " Other marks include "1, " "C, " and "O. " Size (of largest): 7. 8" L x 1" W (19. 8 cm x 2. 5 cm); Silver quality: 93%; Weight (all together): 202. 2 grams . . Provenance: private J. P. collection, Rye, Colorado, USA; ex-Bill Buffinger collection, Hollywood, California, USA. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. . Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. . #166218 Condition All have hallmarks as described above. All intact and excellent with nice patina.
SILVER: Seven serving spoons, American and English, details include: three American serving spoons "W. W. Bell", monogrammed "J", 9 1/4" l.; four English serving spoons with rubbed marks, has lion sterling standard, date letter "G", duty mark of King George in profile, and maker's mark "FM", missing city mark, shell decoration at base of bowl, monogrammed handle with raised flower basket terminals, 8 3/4" l., all pieces with wear consistent with age and use. [Total weight: 13 ozt. tw.]
AMERICAN & EUROPEAN SILVER By R & W Wilson: twelve shell decorated coin silver spoons, ten fiddleback coin silver serving spoons, fourteen fiddleback teaspoons. By Gorham: six King George III luncheon forks; six King George III pickle forks; twelve "Old French" butter knives; serving spoon. Together with four H.J. Pepper fiddleback coin silver spoons; twelve Watson cut-out "Rose" pattern dessert spoons; French silver tomato serving spoon; Persian silver box; two European silver napkin rings; two silver plate napkin rings. 67.6 OT. Largest: 8 3/4"."
12 PORCELAIN CORONATION & JUBILEE CUPS1837-1897 Victoria record reign cup, 1837-1887 Queen Victoria Silver Jubilee, Staffordshire 1902 coronation, 1902 Crowned King & Queen of Great Britain, J&G Meakin 1910-1935 George V & Queen Mary Silver Jubilee, Copeland Spode 1937 Edward VIII, George VI & Elizabeth 1937 coronation, Grafton 1949 George VI & Elizabeth cup and saucer, 3 June 2 1953 Elizabeth II coronation: Sylvan, Johnson Bros., KSP; Hammersley 1953 Royal Visit to Bermuda.
1887 mug 3 1/2"H, 1897 cup 3 3/4"H.
Paint loss, sratches to decoration and crazing to all; discoloration to 1902 crowned king & queen mug, chips along bottom edge of 1897 cup, crazing and discoloration to 1887 jubilee mug.
A cased presentation silver gilt key
by Brook & Sons, Edinburgh 1926 - 27, the terminal of shaped oval outline formed from S and C scrolls, with oval cartouche to centre, the obverse engraved with the Leith coat of arms, the reverse 'Leith War Memorial 29th January 1929', the stem of simple tapered sections with knop to centre, with greek key terminals, contained in fitted box, inscribed to interior of lid 'Brook & Son, Goldsmith to the King, 87 George Street Edinburgh' and an inscribed plaque applied to lid
15cm long, 2.6oz
Noes: the presentation inscription to the exterior of the box reads'Presented to, the right Honble Sir John Gilmour Bart, DSO. LLD, MP., Secretary of State for Scotland, by, Ex Provost J A Lindsay DL, JP, Leith 29th January 1929'
42 PCS. ASSD. COIN SILVER FLATWARE, ATTR. KYGroup of 42 pieces assorted coin silver flatware, including pieces attributed to Kentucky makers and retailers. Includes 1 dessert spoon marked J. HICKMAN in script in rectangle; 6 tablespoons and 3 dessert spoons marked A.D. RUFF incuse (1 repaired); 2 tablespoons and 1 condiment ladle marked RIECKEL incuse (repair to condiment ladle); 1 dessert spoon marked A. ANDERSON DANVILLE KY incuse; 1 large table or serving spoon marked REEVES in rectangle; 1 tablespoon marked E.L.M & CO B.G. KY (tip of bowl significantly worn); 3 dessert spoons marked Chapin with additional marks for Hotchkiss & Snyder of NY; 1 dessert spoon marked H. McC incuse; 1 teaspoon marked G. HARBOTTLE AUBURN incuse, with pseudohallmarks; 1 teaspoon marked B. SETTLE in cartouche (wear and significant denting, possible repair); 1 teaspoon marked _DICKINSON in serrated rectangle (possible repair); 1 teaspoon marked H. HYMAN RHD in serrated rectangle (repair, denting); 2 forks marked WM E SHORT COIN incuse; 2 tablespoons marked GEO. RICHTER incuse; 3 teaspoons and 2 salt spoons in the King's pattern, marked F. YEISER incuse; 2 teaspoons marked JIC THOMPSON / LANCASTER KY incuse; 1 teaspoon marked PL REESE in rectangle; 2 teaspoons marked PL REESE & BRO incuse, 1 teaspoon marked WM REESE incuse with pseudohallmarks; 1 teaspoon marked A SHIRE in rounded rectangle (small tear to bowl); 1 fork with rounded engraved handle marked GEORGE SHARP incuse, with pseudohallmarks; and 1 teaspoon marked --RRITT in rectangle (likely for Samuel Wherritt). Ranging in size from 4" to 8 1/8" L. Combined weight: 37.19 oz troy.
The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Condition:
Most items monogrammed, with wear, scattered dents/scratches, some repaired (see item description for specifics).
GEORGE III STERLING 1811 TROPHY CUP AND J.C. GROGAN & CO. STERLING MILK JUG English George III sterling trophy cup on flared circular foot, bead design on rims, marked with lion passant, crowned leopard head, king's head and date letter for 1811 on the side, 5" x 4 ½"; and a sterling milk jug with pronounced spout and 'C' scroll handle, by J.C. Grogan & Co., marked underneath, 5 ¼" x 6 ?" x 5 ½". Total weight 20.33 toz.
A unique display of miniature medals together with officers staffs consisting of two Gold Staff Officers Staff and badge for the Coronation of H M King Edward VII August 9th 1902, H M King George V June 22nd 1911 and a central mounted strip of medals a) Star of a Knight Grand Cross of the most distinguished Order St Michael & St George b) India Medal, Punjab Frontier bar c) Queen's South Africa Medal (campaigns for Laings Nek, Tugela Heights, Lady Smith, Transval, Cape Coloney), d) 1914-15 Star, e) British War Medal, f) Victory medal, g) Silver Coronation Medal 1902, h) Coronation Medal 1911, j) Legion D'Honneur, k) Order of the Nile, L) Order of the Crown of Italy, Knight, awarded to Captain S H Pollen together with a red and gold braid sash, Brief Biography - Born 1868, entered army 1888, Wiltshire Regiment 2nd Battalion, 2nd Lieutenant, ADC to two Viceroys in India, Earl of Lansdown 1888-94, Earl Elgin 1894-1899, Captain 1897 South Africa and Boer War
THREE ENGLISH STERLING AND 800 SILVER TABATIèRES First a sterling silver with gold wash rectangular case, with hinged lid, by A J Zimmerman, Birmingham, marked on the inside with date letter for 1902, inscription on the lid, 3" x 2 ½" x ?"; second a George III sterling silver with gold wash elongated oval case, hand chased with lavish scrolling foliate design, fully marked on the inside with king's head, lion passant, crown leopard head and date letter for 1790, chased with shield on the lid, with later inscription and date 1856, 3 ½" x 1 ¼" x ¾"; and an 800 silver with gold wash case, machine turned serpentine design and cobalt blue enamel accents, marked on the inside, 3" x 2" x ?". Total weight 5.72 toz.
SILVER FOOTED GRAVY BOAT, hallmarked with lion passant, partial crowned leopard head, letter P and maker J.H. Lacks King George IV duty mark. Length 7 inches. Weight 6.9 troy ozs.
Inverness - a rare Scottish provincial mounted Highland dirk
Robert Anderson, marked RA, camel, INS (to pommel cap), the intricate carved wooden handle with basket weave decoration and simple studded detail, the shoulders with applied banding of foliate engraved silver, the pommel cap with scalloped mount and engraved 'John MacDonald' in script, with simple bun finial, the single fullered blade marked GR with crown above and JEFFRIES below, the leather scabbard with simple mounts with scalloped edges and incised detail, the bi knife and fork set side by side in one mount, the bi knife an fork with similarly intricately carved handles and simple pommel caps
blade 34cm long, overall length 47cm
Notes: This dirk shows many high quality and interesting features from that of the standard dirk, particularly the finely carved handle with the added detail of the carved studs and applied shoulder mounts. The parallel mounting of the bi knife and fork is a feature that was only seen on dirks for a very short time (perhaps as short as 20 years).
Perhaps the most interesting and the rarest feature are the full Inverness marks. While it must be assumed that provincial silversmiths were involved in the manufacture of dirks it is very rare to find period examples marked. Indeed only two other Inverness dirks are known from this period; one by Robert Anderson (in the collection Inverness Museum and Art Gallery), and one struck with town mark only (see J Foreman 'The Scottish Dirk').
Even 50 - 60 years later marked dirks are rare and it is not until the early Victorian period that we see the practice of marking dirks becoming more commonplace (although never standard).
The blade being marked for London bladesmith Jeffries is also an interesting feature and seems to suggest the blade could have been part of the earlier outfitting of Highland Regiments by King George and recycled into the manufacture of this dirk.
scabbard in good condition with good color, the finish a little crazed but not cracked. the mounts with dark tone and some spotting.
the bi knife original with honest wear to carving, the fork an early replacement but sympathetically done.
the main blade well marked for Jeffries, with dwell engraved naming, the pommel with attractive dark ton.
overall a very good piece in good honest original condition and patches nd light spotting and with some sharpening wear, heaviest in centre
the carved handle very well and finely done with some light wear, the pommel well marks with a good clear set of marks and
Large Group Books on European Exploration: Large group of books on early modern European exploration. Titles include "The Italians and the Creation of America, " An Exhibition at the John Carter Brown Library Brown University prepared by Samuel J. Hough; John R. Hale, "Age of Exploration"; Bern Dibner, "The Victoria and the Triton"; "Webster's New Geographical Dictionary"; William A. Lessa, "Drake's Island of Thieves"; Robb Sagendorph, "America and her Almanacs"; David Divine, "The Opening of the World"; Lee, "An Additional Number of Letters from the Federal Farmer to the Republican"; Powell, "Mirrors of the New World"; "The Merchant Explorer, " Univerisity of Minnesota Library, Minnesota; Lewis Gannett, "New Found World"; Derek Willson, "The World Encompassed" two copies; Philip L. Barbour, "The Three Worlds of Captain John Smith"; Franklin T. McCann, "English Discovery of America to 1585, " King's Crown Press, Columbia University, New York, 1952; Franklin T. McCann, "English Discovery of America to 1585, " Octagon Books, New York, 1969; L. F. Hobley, "Roy's Informative Reference Series. Early Explorers to A. D. 1500" seven copies; Michael Foss, " Undreamed Shores. England's wasted Empire in America" two copies; edited by Louis B. Write and Elaine W. Fowler, "West and by North. North America seen through the Eyes of its Seafaring Discoveries"; David B. Quinn, "North American Discovery circa 1000-1612"; Evelyn Page, "American Genesis. Pre-Colonial Writing in the North"; Bernard Bailyn, "Voyagers to the West. A Passage in the Peopling of America on the Eve of the Revolution"; Wayne Franklin, "Discoverers, Explorers, Settlers. The Diligent Writers of Early America"; Jerome Eden, "Land of MON"; J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeur, "Letters from an American Farmer. An 18th century Thoreau writes of the New World"; Ellen F. Rosebrock, "Farewell to Old England. New York in Revolution, " South Street Seaport Museum"; "The Academy Bookman, " volume 30 number 1, 1977; E. S. Dellinger, "Railroad Stories. The Silver Cross, " February; Glynn Isaac and Richard E. F. Leakey, "Scientific American. Human Ancestors"; Colonel Howard G. Hill, "Riding The Limiteds' Locomotives"; "America from Amerigo Vespucci to the Louisiana Purchase"; Steven Runciman, "The First Crusade"; John Winton, "Sir Walter Raleigh"; Thomas Wright, "The Passions of the Minde in Generall"; Oren Harman, "The Price of Altruism"; Weinstein, "Ambassador from Venice, " University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis; Raymond Weaver, "Journal up the Straits. October 11, 1856 - May 5, 1857"; John F. Kasson, "Civilizing the Machine. Technology and Republican Values in America, 1776-1900"; Edmund Campion, "A Historie of Ireland (1571)"; Howard Greenfeld, "The Waters of November"; Henry H. Hart, "Venetian Aventurer. The Life and Times of Marco Polo"; Neville Williams, "The Sea Dogs. Privateers, Plunder & Piracy in the Elizabethan Age"; Helen Wright and Samuel Rapport, "The Great Explorers"; edited with introduction by Manuel Komroff with illustrations by Witold Gordon, "The Travels of Marco Polo (The Venetian)"; M. B. Synge, "A Book of Discovery" two copies; David B. Quinn, "North American Discovery circa 1000-1612" two copies; I. J. Benjamin, "Three Years in America 1859-1862" Volume II; John Kenneth, "Galbraith. The Age of Uncertainty. A History of Economic Ideas and their Consequences"; Edward Gaylord Bourne, Ph. D. , "Spain in America 1450-1580"; Henry Harrisse, "John Cabot. The Discoverer of North-America and Sebastian His Son. A Chapter of the Maritime History of England under the Tudors 1496-1557"; Guy Stevens Callender, "Selections from the Economic History of The United States 1765-1860"; P. E. Cleator, "Archaeology in the Making"; George William Evans, "A Geographical Historical and Topographical Description of Van Diemen's Land. "SKU: 02346 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions Condition Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions. com with any condition questions.
125-PIECE ASSEMBLED ENGLISH, MOSTLY VICTORIAN, AND AUSTRIAN SILVER "KINGS" FLATWARE SERVICE. Including: 18 dinner knives, nine dinner forks, twelve dinner spoons, twelve luncheon knives, twelve luncheon forks, twelve teaspoons, twelve dessert knives, twelve dessert forks, twelve serving spoons, two sauce ladles, two stuffing spoons, punch ladle, two mustard spoons, fish slice, asparagus server, two crumbers, cheese knife, sugar tongs, bonbon spoon. Some with chased armorial crest, some with various monograms. All within a fitted three-drawer case. - 201 oz., 4 dwt., weighable silver.
Victorian fish server, William Eaton, London, 1841; Victorian asparagus server, George William Adams, London, 1854; two George V crumbers, D & J W, London, 1912.
Austrian pieces include: all dessert knives and forks, all dinner spoons, six dinner forks.
ASSD. SILVER INC. FLATWARE, RUSSIAN CUP - 29 PCS1st group: Eight English sterling tablespoons, all London makers, dated 1841 to 1868, seven with engravings, monograms or decoration, 8" to 8 3/4" L. 2nd group: English Sterling flatware including set of 11 forks, fiddle tipt handles, maker's marks and hallmarks for Elizabeth Eaton, Sterling, London, 1846, engraved "BCY" underside of handle. 7" L.; Mustard spoon, shell pattern handle, maker's marks and hallmarks for Henry & Henry John Lias, London, Sterling, 1856, Queen Victoria. 4 1/4" L; Mustard spoon, reverse fiddle tipt handle, engraved "LP" on handle, maker's marks and hallmarks for Daniel Pontifex, London, Sterling, 1794, King George III; Gravy ladle with engraved image of stag on handle, maker's marks and hallmarks for William R. Humpreys, Sheffield, Sterling, 1894. All Late 19th century. 3rd group: Group of American sterling flatware and accessories including Towle "King Richard" dinner fork, monogrammed, 7 1/4" L.; Wallace "Roses" luncheon fork, monogrammed, 7" L.; Reed and Barton salad fork, 6 3/4" L.; Dominick and Haff casserole spoon, monogrammed, 9 1/4" L.; Cigarette or card case, monogrammed "AS", 3" H x 4 1/4" W X 3/8" D; Sterling eyeglass case engraved "AMP" in cartouche with decorative floral motif on surface, "Mrs C.H. Parsons Springfield, Mass." on back, includes glasses, case measures 1 7/8" H x 4 1/2" W x 1/4" D. Group also includes one Russian silver Jigger cup with assay marks for Viktor Savinkov, Moscow, engraved with images of houses in cartouches and decorative floral patterns, 1 3/4" H. Last quarter 19th century. 50.975 oz troy combined weight of three groups. 29 items total. Provenance: Estate of James J. Allen, Knoxville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st group: Dents in bowls of some spoons and few bowls slightly misshapen. 2nd group: Overall excellent condition. Minor wear to be expected from age. 3rd group: Gilt wash faded on bowl of casserole spoon. Slight scratches on surface of case. Scratches inside and on back of eyeglass case and back hinge damaged, case does not close. Cracks on glass of eyeglasses.
An Edison Amberola Phonograph Oak Cabinet
Orange, New Jersey, Circa 1915
Serial no. SM-8528, in working condition, with over 50 cylinders, including 1509: Comic Song - I'm Getting Ready for My Mother-in-Law (Edward Meeker), 1519: Medley of Reels – VIOLIN (Charles D'Almaine, performed by Kitty O'Neill), 1525: The Rosary (Ethelbert Nevin, performed by Elizabeth Spencer & Knickerbocker Quartet), 1535: Music Vot's Music Must Come From Berlin (Maurice Burkhart), 1563: Aunt Dinah's Golden Wedding (Empire Vaudeville Company), 1567: Violets Waltz (Emil Waldteufel, performed by the New York Military Band), 1580: A Hunting Scene (P. Bucalossi, performed by the Edison Military Band), 1598: Spring, Beautiful Spring (Paul Lincke, performed by the American Symphony Orchestra), 1600: Home Sweet Home the World Over (Edison Concert Band), 1614: Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin" (Richard Wagner, performed by the Metropolitan Quartet), 1616: Dialogue for Three - Flute, Oboe & Clarinet (Julius Spindler, Santangelo & Anthony Giammatteo) 1681: The Marathon Two-Step (New York Military Band), 1719: When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves For Alabam' (Irving Berlin, performed by Arthur Collins & Byron G. Harlan), 1734: Here’s to Love—The Sunshine Girl (Rubens, performed by Elizabeth Spencer), 1743: The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (Ballard Macdonald, Harry Carroll, performed by Manuel Romain), 1763: Down at Finnegan’s Jamboree- Violin & Co. (Charles D’Almaine and Co.), 1766: Old Comrades – March (C. Teike, performed by the United States Marine Band), 1811: When the Roll is Called Up Yonder (Edison Mixed Quartet), 1813: I've Got the Mumps (Irene Franklin), 1841: In My Harem (Billy Murray), 1863: William Tell Overture (Edison Concert Band), 1886: Love's Old Sweet Song (J. L. Molloy, performed Venetian Instrumental Trio), 1887: The Prettiest Little Song of All- Bells (Charles Daab), 2034: Gold and Silver – Waltz (J. Strauss, performed by the National Promenade Band), 2060: Waltz Caprice - Mandolin & Guitar (Samuel Siegel & Ray Butin), 2067: That Tango Tokio Medley - Turkey Trot (National Promenade Band), 2161: Tango - La Bella Cubanera (National Promenade Band), 2169: Under the Double Eagle March (J. F. Wagner, performed by the New York Military Band), 2229: The Bells (Lou Klein, performed by The Peerless Quartette), 2293: Isle d'Amour - Waltz Hesitation (National Promenade Band), 2363: Springtime (Hendrika Troostwyk), 2547: When You Wore a Tulip (Jack Mahoney and Percy Wenrich, performed by Walter Van Brunt), 2553: The Heart of Paddy Whack - A Little Bit of Heaven (Frank X. Doyle), 2626: Tannhauser - Pilgrims' Chorus (Metropolitan Mixed Chorus), 2668: Lohengrin-Introduction to Act 3 (American Standard Orchestra), 2835: There's a Long, Long Trail (Stoddard King - Zo Elliott, performed by George Wilton Ballard & Chorus), 2922: First Heart Throbs (John F. Burchhardt), 2989: When That Little Yellow Fellow Plays Piano (Collins & Harlan), 3001: I Surrender All (Metropolitan Quartet), 3029: Joy to the World (Carol Singers), 3031: Old Black Joe / Swanee River (Stephen Foster, performed by The Peerless Quartette), 3088: Sword Dance / Whip and Spur (John Kimmel, performed by Vess Ossman), 3179: I'm So Busy, from "Have A Heart" (Grant & Murry), 3225: Mo-Ana - Hawaiian Waltz (Jaudas' Society Orchestra), 3380: Wake Up, Virginia, and Prepare for Your Wedding Day (Louis Seifert, performed by Shannon Quartet), 3563: Clover Club (Imperial Marimba Band), 3617: Everything is Peaches Down in Georgia (Grant Clarke and Milton Ager, performed by Collins & Harlan), 4414: Tuck Me to Sleep in My Old 'Tucky Home (Sam H. Lewis & Joe Young, George W. Meyer, performed by Ray Cropper), 4451: I Wish I Had My Old Girl Back Again (Walter Van Brunt), 5161: Silent Night (Franz Gruber, performed by the Edison Male Quartette), 6034: Wisconsin Forward Forever March (John Philip Sousa, performed by the New York Military Band), 6515: Jack O'Lantern Fox Trot (Ivan Caryll, performed by Jaudas' Society Orchestra), 8117: The Hermit's Bell Overture (American Symphony Orchestra), 23108: All The Girls Are Lovely By The Seaside (Jack Charman), 23128: Forgotten Melodies (Alexander Prince), 23354: Tommy Lad (Stanley Kirkby) 81562: It Ain't Gonna Rain No Mo' (Wendell Hall, performed by Billy Jones and Ernest Hare)
Height 41 1/8 x width 19 1/4 x depth 19 1/2 inches.
Property from the Collection of Lee and Paula South, Albuquerque, New Mexico
[BOOK CLUB OF CALFORNIA]. A group of 11 works relating to California authors and history, comprising: : [BOOK CLUB OF CALFORNIA]. A group of 11 works relating to California authors and history, comprising: . . REEDY, William Marion. The City That has Fallen. 1933. 12mo. Original cloth-backed boards. One of 350 copies. -- KING, Clarence. The Helmet of Mambrino. 1938. 12mo. Original vellum-backed boards. One of 350 copies. -- BROWNE, J. Ross. Muleback to the Convention. 1950. 8vo. Original boards. One of 400 copies. -- HART, James D. , editor. My First Publication. 1961. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards. One of 475 copies. Original prospectus laid in. -- FRÉMONT, John C. Geographical Memoir. 1964. 8vo. Original boards. One of 425 copies. -- Yo Semite 1878. Adventures of N & C. 1964. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards. One of 450 copies. -- JOHNSON, Kenneth M. The Sting of the Wasp. 1967. Folio. Original cloth. One of 450 copies. -- LEWIS, Oscar. The First 75 Years. 1987. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards. One of 1200 copies. -- DAVISON, Richard Allan. Charles & Kathleen Norris The Courtship Year. 1993. 4to. Original cloth. One of 400 copies. -- LEWIS, Oscar. A Widely Cast Net. 1996. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards; original plain dust jacket. One of 400 copies. -- Dear Master. Letters of George Sterling to Ambrose Bierce 1900-1912. 2002. 4to. Original cloth-backed boards; original slipcase. One of 350 copies. . . ALL LIMITED EDITIONS, published by various printers for The Book Club of California. . . Condition For condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions. com
FRANCES MACDONALD MCNAIR (1873-1921)
DESIGN FOR A BROOCH OR PENDANT, CIRCA 1901-02 pencil and watercolour, inscribed in pencil DESIGN FOR BROOCH IN TURQUOISE AND SILVER-/ OR PENDANT10cm x 10.5cmProvenance: Mrs C. Armstrong, the artist's nieceThe Fine Art Society, London, 1979Private CollectionExhibited: Doves & Dreams: The Art of Frances Macdonald and J. Herbert McNair, Hunterian Art Gallery Glasgow, 2006 & Walker Art Gallery Liverpool, 2007, M21Note: After completing studies together at the Glasgow School of Art, Frances Macdonald McNair and her sister Margaret established a small studio together, where they often worked in collaboration with each other as well as Herbert McNair and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Together they became known as ‘The Four’, developing widespread international acclaim for their designs.Frances and Herbert married in 1899 and soon after moved to Liverpool where they both taught design classes at the Art Sheds at the University. It was in these early years that Frances really began to explore her interest in jewellery design. Sadly, very few examples of the jewellery she produced during this time are thought to have survived, however a rare handful of original designs are still known, including these four works, which can be traced directly back through the family.Each is skillfully executed and illustrates a strong sense of creativity and refinement as well as a fascination with stylised forms and decorative linear patterns. It is thought that Frances particularly admired the work of Lily Day, a staff member at the Art Sheds, after attending her evening classes in enamelling. Indeed, these particular designs may also indicate inspiration from C. R. Ashbee, as she sought to delicately balance fine wirework and enamelled details, with her distinctive mystical imagery. After her son Sylvan was born in 1900, motherhood and children became a significant theme in her work, exemplified in Lot 354. This figure appears in several of her works throughout her career, namely in The Spirit of the Rose, a textile design that Frances adapted for this particular pendant.Some of Frances’ designs were exhibited at St George's Hall, Liverpool in 1900 and again in Turin in 1902, yet after the demise of the Art Sheds the McNair’s financial situation was precarious and they moved back to Glasgow in 1908 where she taught classes in embroidery and metalwork at the School of Art. Latterly her focus turned to watercolours, revisiting themes of motherhood, and thus her venture into jewellery-making was relatively short-lived. Nevertheless, her designs had a lasting impact on the work of artists such as Edgar Simpson and Jessie Marion King, and demonstrate her impact on the development of the Art Nouveau aesthetic.
Assd. Silver inc. Flatware, Russian Cup 1st group: Eight English sterling tablespoons, all London makers, dated 1841 to 1868, seven with engravings, monograms or decoration, 8" to 8 3/4" L. 2nd group: English Sterling flatware including set of 11 forks, fiddle tipt handles, maker's marks and hallmarks for Elizabeth Eaton, Sterling, London, 1846, engraved "BCY" underside of handle. 7" L.; Mustard spoon, shell pattern handle, maker's marks and hallmarks for Henry & Henry John Lias, London, Sterling, 1856, Queen Victoria. 4 1/4" L; Mustard spoon, reverse fiddle tipt handle, engraved "LP" on handle, maker's marks and hallmarks for Daniel Pontifex, London, Sterling, 1794, King George III; Gravy ladle with engraved image of stag on handle, maker's marks and hallmarks for William R. Humpreys, Sheffield, Sterling, 1894. All Late 19th century. 3rd group: Group of American sterling flatware and accessories including Towle "King Richard" dinner fork, monogrammed, 7 1/4" L.; Wallace "Roses" luncheon fork, monogrammed, 7" L.; Reed and Barton salad fork, 6 3/4" L.; Dominick and Haff casserole spoon, monogrammed, 9 1/4" L.; Cigarette or card case, monogrammed "AS", 3" H x 4 1/4" W X 3/8" D; Sterling eyeglass case engraved "AMP" in cartouche with decorative floral motif on surface, "Mrs C.H. Parsons Springfield, Mass." on back, includes glasses, case measures 1 7/8" H x 4 1/2" W x 1/4" D. Group also includes one Russian silver Jigger cup with assay marks for Viktor Savinkov, Moscow, engraved with images of houses in cartouches and decorative floral patterns, 1 3/4" H. Last quarter 19th century. 50.975 oz troy combined weight of three groups. 29 items total. Provenance: Estate of James J. Allen, Knoxville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
34 PCS GORHAM STERLING SILVER FLATWARE, INCL. KING GEOR...Thirty-four (34) pieces Gorham sterling silver flatware, including twelve (12) King George pattern forks monogrammed and stamped for retailer J.E. Caldwell & Co. (7 3/4" L), ten (10) Versailles pattern forks monogrammed (6 3/4" L), six (6) Imperial Chrysanthemum pattern dessert or oval spoon monogrammed and inscribed 1889-1894 (7" L), and six (6) St. Cloud pattern ice cream forks with gilt wash (5"L). All items stamped with maker's mark, Sterling, and patent or copyright year. 59.30 total troy ounces. Provenance: From the collection of Patsey Field Harney Madden, a direct descendent of the founding families of Richmond and Madison County in Kentucky, including the families Estill, Miller, Field, Hume, and Burnham. On Patsey's mother's side was Captain James Estill, an original settler of Fort Boonesborough along with Daniel Boone. She was also a direct descendant of Colonel John Miller, who was originally from Richmond, VA and a Revolutionary War veteran. During the late 1700s, he donated the land where present day Richmond, Kentucky is now seated, and began his family. The Miller's and Estill families were eventually joined in marriage. The items from this collection descended in the family, and resided in the historic Miller Manor in Richmond, KY. It was constructed in 1862 by Robert Miller, grandson of Col. John Miller and great-great-grandfather to Patsey.
Condition:
All items with minute scattered use wear. Some items monogrammed.
Kentucky Coin Silver Spoons Kentucky an assembled group of twenty-two coin silver spoons and ladles including five teaspoons marked Kitts & Werne for John Kitts and Joseph Werne of Louisville two tablespoons marked W.M. Hinton / Paris KY for William M. Hinton of Paris and Shelbyville two tablespoons marked J.S. Sharrard for James S. Sharrard of Georgetown Paris Shelbyville Henderson and Louisville two tablespoons marked W.B. Ewing for Warren B. Ewing of Shelbyville two spoons and one ladle marked P.L. Reese for Philip L. Reese of Mt. Sterling two teaspoons marked B.M. Riggs for Benjamin McKenny Riggs of Paris and Falmouth one teaspoons marked G.W. McDannold for George W. McDannold of Mt. Sterling one tablespoon and one ladle marked T.K. Marsh for Thomas King Marsh of Paris one teaspoon marked W.&A. Cooper for William and Archibald Cooper of Louisville one tablespoon marked A. Dumesnil for Antoine Dumesnil of Lexington and one teaspoon marked S.P. Choate / Louisville; largest lg. 9.25 in. silver wt. 11.67ozt (563g). Property of Caswell and Sara Lane
An Edison Amberola Phonograph Oak Cabinet
Orange, New Jersey, Circa 1915
Serial no. SM-8528, in working condition, with over 50 cylinders, including 1509: Comic Song - I'm Getting Ready for My Mother-in-Law (Edward Meeker), 1519: Medley of Reels – VIOLIN (Charles D'Almaine, performed by Kitty O'Neill), 1525: The Rosary (Ethelbert Nevin, performed by Elizabeth Spencer & Knickerbocker Quartet), 1535: Music Vot's Music Must Come From Berlin (Maurice Burkhart), 1563: Aunt Dinah's Golden Wedding (Empire Vaudeville Company), 1567: Violets Waltz (Emil Waldteufel, performed by the New York Military Band), 1580: A Hunting Scene (P. Bucalossi, performed by the Edison Military Band), 1598: Spring, Beautiful Spring (Paul Lincke, performed by the American Symphony Orchestra), 1600: Home Sweet Home the World Over (Edison Concert Band), 1614: Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin" (Richard Wagner, performed by the Metropolitan Quartet), 1616: Dialogue for Three - Flute, Oboe & Clarinet (Julius Spindler, Santangelo & Anthony Giammatteo) 1681: The Marathon Two-Step (New York Military Band), 1719: When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves For Alabam' (Irving Berlin, performed by Arthur Collins & Byron G. Harlan), 1734: Here’s to Love—The Sunshine Girl (Rubens, performed by Elizabeth Spencer), 1743: The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (Ballard Macdonald, Harry Carroll, performed by Manuel Romain), 1763: Down at Finnegan’s Jamboree- Violin & Co. (Charles D’Almaine and Co.), 1766: Old Comrades – March (C. Teike, performed by the United States Marine Band), 1811: When the Roll is Called Up Yonder (Edison Mixed Quartet), 1813: I've Got the Mumps (Irene Franklin), 1841: In My Harem (Billy Murray), 1863: William Tell Overture (Edison Concert Band), 1886: Love's Old Sweet Song (J. L. Molloy, performed Venetian Instrumental Trio), 1887: The Prettiest Little Song of All- Bells (Charles Daab), 2034: Gold and Silver – Waltz (J. Strauss, performed by the National Promenade Band), 2060: Waltz Caprice - Mandolin & Guitar (Samuel Siegel & Ray Butin), 2067: That Tango Tokio Medley - Turkey Trot (National Promenade Band), 2161: Tango - La Bella Cubanera (National Promenade Band), 2169: Under the Double Eagle March (J. F. Wagner, performed by the New York Military Band), 2229: The Bells (Lou Klein, performed by The Peerless Quartette), 2293: Isle d'Amour - Waltz Hesitation (National Promenade Band), 2363: Springtime (Hendrika Troostwyk), 2547: When You Wore a Tulip (Jack Mahoney and Percy Wenrich, performed by Walter Van Brunt), 2553: The Heart of Paddy Whack - A Little Bit of Heaven (Frank X. Doyle), 2626: Tannhauser - Pilgrims' Chorus (Metropolitan Mixed Chorus), 2668: Lohengrin-Introduction to Act 3 (American Standard Orchestra), 2835: There's a Long, Long Trail (Stoddard King - Zo Elliott, performed by George Wilton Ballard & Chorus), 2922: First Heart Throbs (John F. Burchhardt), 2989: When That Little Yellow Fellow Plays Piano (Collins & Harlan), 3001: I Surrender All (Metropolitan Quartet), 3029: Joy to the World (Carol Singers), 3031: Old Black Joe / Swanee River (Stephen Foster, performed by The Peerless Quartette), 3088: Sword Dance / Whip and Spur (John Kimmel, performed by Vess Ossman), 3179: I'm So Busy, from "Have A Heart" (Grant & Murry), 3225: Mo-Ana - Hawaiian Waltz (Jaudas' Society Orchestra), 3380: Wake Up, Virginia, and Prepare for Your Wedding Day (Louis Seifert, performed by Shannon Quartet), 3563: Clover Club (Imperial Marimba Band), 3617: Everything is Peaches Down in Georgia (Grant Clarke and Milton Ager, performed by Collins & Harlan), 4414: Tuck Me to Sleep in My Old 'Tucky Home (Sam H. Lewis & Joe Young, George W. Meyer, performed by Ray Cropper), 4451: I Wish I Had My Old Girl Back Again (Walter Van Brunt), 5161: Silent Night (Franz Gruber, performed by the Edison Male Quartette), 6034: Wisconsin Forward Forever March (John Philip Sousa, performed by the New York Military Band), 6515: Jack O'Lantern Fox Trot (Ivan Caryll, performed by Jaudas' Society Orchestra), 8117: The Hermit's Bell Overture (American Symphony Orchestra), 23108: All The Girls Are Lovely By The Seaside (Jack Charman), 23128: Forgotten Melodies (Alexander Prince), 23354: Tommy Lad (Stanley Kirkby) 81562: It Ain't Gonna Rain No Mo' (Wendell Hall, performed by Billy Jones and Ernest Hare)
Height 41 1/8 x width 19 1/4 x depth 19 1/2 inches.
Property from the Collection of Lee and Paula South, Albuquerque, New Mexico
FRANCES MACDONALD MCNAIR (1873-1921)
DESIGN FOR A PENDANT, CIRCA 1901-02 pencil, watercolour and silver paint16.5cm x 12.5cmProvenance: Mrs C. Armstrong, the artist's nieceThe Fine Art Society, London, 1979Private CollectionExhibited: Doves & Dreams: The Art of Frances Macdonald and J. Herbert McNair, Hunterian Art Gallery Glasgow, 2006 & Walker Art Gallery Liverpool, 2007, M19Note: After completing studies together at the Glasgow School of Art, Frances Macdonald McNair and her sister Margaret established a small studio together, where they often worked in collaboration with each other as well as Herbert McNair and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Together they became known as ‘The Four’, developing widespread international acclaim for their designs.Frances and Herbert married in 1899 and soon after moved to Liverpool where they both taught design classes at the Art Sheds at the University. It was in these early years that Frances really began to explore her interest in jewellery design. Sadly, very few examples of the jewellery she produced during this time are thought to have survived, however a rare handful of original designs are still known, including these four works, which can be traced directly back through the family.Each is skillfully executed and illustrates a strong sense of creativity and refinement as well as a fascination with stylised forms and decorative linear patterns. It is thought that Frances particularly admired the work of Lily Day, a staff member at the Art Sheds, after attending her evening classes in enamelling. Indeed, these particular designs may also indicate inspiration from C. R. Ashbee, as she sought to delicately balance fine wirework and enamelled details, with her distinctive mystical imagery. After her son Sylvan was born in 1900, motherhood and children became a significant theme in her work, exemplified in Lot 354. This figure appears in several of her works throughout her career, namely in The Spirit of the Rose, a textile design that Frances adapted for this particular pendant.Some of Frances’ designs were exhibited at St George's Hall, Liverpool in 1900 and again in Turin in 1902, yet after the demise of the Art Sheds the McNair’s financial situation was precarious and they moved back to Glasgow in 1908 where she taught classes in embroidery and metalwork at the School of Art. Latterly her focus turned to watercolours, revisiting themes of motherhood, and thus her venture into jewellery-making was relatively short-lived. Nevertheless, her designs had a lasting impact on the work of artists such as Edgar Simpson and Jessie Marion King, and demonstrate her impact on the development of the Art Nouveau aesthetic.
George III Era Sterling Silver Armbands and British Officer's Gilt Copper Gorget, Presented to Ojibwa Chief John Aisance
lot of 3, includes:
William Bateman (London, 1774-1850) Sterling Silver Armbands
each hallmarked with the standard mark (sterling), city mark (London), date letter k (1825) and l (1826), duty mark (King George IV), and maker's mark; delicately engraved with the royal arms, height 2-1/4 inches x diameter 3-1/2 inches
AND
a regulation British army gorget engraved with royal arms, with motto, length 4-1/2 inches x width 4 inches
The silver armbands were commissioned by George III for presentation to Native chiefs in gratitude for the aid given during the War of 1812.
PUBLISHED:
Sovereignty Gifts (Hoover and Brasser 2020: pg. 6, 8, 20-23)
In a treaty of 1798 by which Ojibwas ceded the territory around Penetanguishene (Penetang) Harbour to the crown, the name “Aasance” appears beside the mark of a head man of the otter clan. He was probably the father of John Aisance, described as “Young Aisaince” in the account of a council meeting conducted by officials of the Indian Department in 1811. At this ceremony, land for a “wider and better path” to the king’s “western children” was requested. John Aisance agreed, but asked that his people be allowed to maintain their gardens at Penetanguishene Harbour until the plots were needed by whites.
Aisance may have served the crown in the War of 1812, for it was noted in later years that he possessed a military medal. He was one of three principal men who in 1815 ratified a treaty ceding a 250,000-acre tract between Kempenfelt and Nottawasaga bays.
Aisance served the crown loyally in the Upper Canadian uprising of 1837, leading 21 warriors into the field. He did so notwithstanding his community’s sense of betrayal upon finding itself landless after the surrender of the tract from Coldwater to the Narrows, one of several territorial cessions secured from Indians by Lieutenant Governor Sir Francis Bond Head in 1836. Evidence of fraud in the transaction is to be found in an address made six years later to Sir Charles Bagot by Aisance and several other chiefs. They asserted that “when Sir F Bond Head insisted on our selling this Land . . . we were not made sensible of the full purport, so that we knew not the nature of the bargain.”
Aisance’s people remained unsettled until 1842, when land was made available for them on Beausoleil Island, in Georgian Bay. As early as 1844, however, the chief sent a group of Potawatomi Indians who were closely associated with him to hold territory on nearby Christian Island in case it should be needed by his people. This precaution indeed proved sound, since the soil at Beausoleil was not fertile. Aisance’s band thus settled at Christian Island in 1856, where they remain still.... Throughout his life, he had seen his authority as a hereditary chief increasingly undermined by government and ecclesiastical officials who sought to direct the lives of Indian people.
Anthony J. Hall, “AISANCE, JOHN,” in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 7, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003–, accessed March 7, 2023, https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/aisance_john_7E.html.
A Tyrone Power Drury Lane Theatre commemorative coin, 1794
A silver metal coin with King George III on the front and engraving on the back reading "Drury Lane / Theatre / Re-opening / March 1794 / Box;" likely given to Power's great grandfather as a souvenir or possibly even used directly by one of the actor's older ancestors as he came from a long line of performers. (The Drury Lane Theatre in Covent Garden is famous for being the oldest theatre in London, though it's been rebuilt five times over the years.) Two other small items are included: a silver metal stamp dispenser marked on the lid "Royal Italian Opera / Covent Garden / EB Webb Esq.," and engraved on the side "JWW Jr Hill Top TP" ['JWW Jr' being J. Watson Webb, Jr., film editor and close friend of Power's]; and a metal address engraving block for personalized stationery reading "Tyrone Power, Los Angeles 24, California;" the '24' indicating the Bel Air/Westwood area of Los Angeles, later to become the 90024 zip code.
Various Sizes
SILVER: SEVEN SERVING SPOONS, AMERICAN AND ENGLISH, DETAILS INCLUDE: THREE AMERICAN SERVING SPOONS "W. W. BELL", MONOGRAMMED "J", 9...SILVER: Seven serving spoons, American and English, details include: three American serving spoons "W. W. Bell", monogrammed "J", 9 1/4" l.; four English serving spoons with rubbed marks, has lion sterling standard, date letter "G", duty mark of King George in profile, and maker's mark "FM", missing city mark, shell decoration at base of bowl, monogrammed handle with raised flower basket terminals, 8 3/4" l., all pieces with wear consistent with age and use. [Total weight: 13 ozt. tw.]
Ameriacn sterling silver flatware, 44.43 troy oz. (lot of 40) Ameriacn sterling silver flatware including ten coin silver spoons by J.B. McFaddden & Company and YS & Company; twelve demitasse spoons by Gorham in the "Lancaster" pattern, 1897, each back handle inscribed 'From Grandmother Mellon Dec. 10~1906; claw ice tongs by S. Kirk & Son in the "King" pattern, 1825; asparagus serving fork by Dominick & Haff in the "Mazarin" pattern, designed by Gilbert Crowell, Jr., 1892; carving fork by Gorham in the "King George" pattern, 1894; salad serving fork and spoon by Towle in the "Contour" pattern; Tiffany and Company iced tea sippers and cocktail spoons; together with French Cartier ice tongs, 44.43 troy oz. Provenance: From the Pittsburgh, PA Estate of Richard Mellon Scaife
Pair George II sterling tea caddies with Wallace armorial by James Langlois London dated 1741 carved ivory finial above rectangular hinged lid with chamfered corners; engraved with arms of Wallace above banner with motto Pro Libertate; complete hall and maker's marks. H4 1/2'' W3 3/4'' D2 3/4'' and 22.0 Troy oz all in (2pcs) Provenance: Ex-collection of Marjorie Seely Blossom Jones Wilson. Descended to present owner Atlanta Georgia collection. Literature: Jackson Sir Charles J. ENGLISH GOLDSMITHS AND THEIR MARKS. New York: Dover 1964. p.190. Other Notes: New York and London socialite Marjorie Seely Blossom was first married to financier E. Clarence Jones. They wanted to build a lavish home in Palm Beach for the season which was to be designed by Marion Sims Wyeth. The oceanfront estate know today as Vita Serena on 105 Clarendon Avenue was completed after the death of Mr. Jones. Mrs. Jones later married Captain Robert Amcotts Wilson and they considered the Palm Beach estate their second home. It was eventually sold to Jean Flagler Matthews who rented the house to King Saud during the early 1960s. Today this magnificient property is for sale at the asking price of 27.9 million dollars. One caddy is in good original condition the other with closer poblem to hinged cover. Lid edge and opposing chamfered corner side with small dents; and ivory finial is loose. Each cover with standard and date mark bodies with complete hallmarks. Engraved arms in nice crisp condition.
1814 George III Silver Peace Medal
War of 1812 period medal depicting a mantled bust of George III on one side; reverse with Royal Arms; 60.4 mm
PUBLISHED:
Sovereignty Gifts (Hoover and Brasser 2020: pg. 6, 16-17)
Although this medal was not acquired from the descendants of Chief John Aisance, it has been documented that he "possessed a military medal". As a prominent Indigenous leader, he would have been presented with one along with the gorget and armbands in Lot 3 (Hoover and Brasser 2020: pg 18).
In a treaty of 1798 by which Ojibwas ceded the territory around Penetanguishene (Penetang) Harbour to the crown, the name “Aasance” appears beside the mark of a head man of the otter clan. He was probably the father of John Aisance, described as “Young Aisaince” in the account of a council meeting conducted by officials of the Indian Department in 1811. At this ceremony, land for a “wider and better path” to the king’s “western children” was requested. John Aisance agreed, but asked that his people be allowed to maintain their gardens at Penetanguishene Harbour until the plots were needed by whites.
Aisance may have served the crown in the War of 1812, for it was noted in later years that he possessed a military medal. He was one of three principal men who in 1815 ratified a treaty ceding a 250,000-acre tract between Kempenfelt and Nottawasaga bays.
Aisance served the crown loyally in the Upper Canadian uprising of 1837, leading 21 warriors into the field. He did so notwithstanding his community’s sense of betrayal upon finding itself landless after the surrender of the tract from Coldwater to the Narrows, one of several territorial cessions secured from Indians by Lieutenant Governor Sir Francis Bond Head in 1836. Evidence of fraud in the transaction is to be found in an address made six years later to Sir Charles Bagot by Aisance and several other chiefs. They asserted that “when Sir F Bond Head insisted on our selling this Land . . . we were not made sensible of the full purport, so that we knew not the nature of the bargain.”
Aisance’s people remained unsettled until 1842, when land was made available for them on Beausoleil Island, in Georgian Bay. As early as 1844, however, the chief sent a group of Potawatomi Indians who were closely associated with him to hold territory on nearby Christian Island in case it should be needed by his people. This precaution indeed proved sound, since the soil at Beausoleil was not fertile. Aisance’s band thus settled at Christian Island in 1856, where they remain still.... Throughout his life, he had seen his authority as a hereditary chief increasingly undermined by government and ecclesiastical officials who sought to direct the lives of Indian people.
Anthony J. Hall, “AISANCE, JOHN,” in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 7, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003–, accessed March 7, 2023, https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/aisance_john_7E.html.